Party Recovery

Making the BBQ rounds this past weekend: fun. Facing Monday morning and the damage done by the greasy meats and mayo-laden side salads you ate for the past three days: not so much. But if you dumped your diet for another piece of Fourth of July cake, don't worry. Here's some expert advice on how to recuperate.

Keep away from the scale. "If you've eaten something containing salt or carbohydrates, you could retain fluids," Manhattan weight-loss physician Howard M. Shapiro told Allure. "Your weight could jump three or four pounds overnight, and it's just going to panic and discourage you."

Don't immediately run to the gym. "If you're using exercise as a punitive thing, it can sometimes hurt rather than help," says Stephen Gullo, a New York City weight-loss specialist.

Resist the urge to drastically cut calories. "It's likely to leave you feeling hungry, deprived, or stimulate more cravings," Gullo says. He suggests mainly eating foods high in protein or fiber to help put your appetite back in check.